The Wacker Neuson Valve Tappet is a genuine OEM component designed for a range of Wacker Neuson equipment including the CT36BDT and CT36BDT-E walk-behind power trowels, PT2B centrifugal trash pump, PD3B diaphragm pump, and B 3000 and B 5000 gasoline power units for internal vibrators. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, the meets the exact specifications of the original part it replaces. This tappet is a critical engine valve train component, and using the correct OEM replacement helps maintain proper valve timing and engine performance across all compatible models. If your machine is showing signs of valve train wear or noise, replacing the tappet with part number is the right call.
Key Features
- OEM-Spec Valve Train Tolerancing — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact dimensional and hardness specifications, ensuring correct valve lift and lash characteristics for smooth engine operation.
- Drop-In Engine Compatibility — Engineered to seat directly into the tappet bore of compatible engines with no rework, fitting the same block geometry as the original component.
- Broad Equipment Fitment — Covers multiple Wacker Neuson product families: CT36BDT and CT36BDT-E walk-behind trowels, PT2B trash pump, PD3B diaphragm pump, and B 3000 and B 5000 gasoline power units.
- Protects Valve and Camshaft Life — A worn tappet causes uneven cam lobe contact, accelerating wear on both the camshaft and valve stem. Replacing it promptly preserves the surrounding valve train components.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part — Supplied as an authorized OEM replacement under part number 5000039301, giving you confidence the part is traceable to the original engineering design.
The valve tappet — sometimes called a cam follower — sits between the camshaft lobe and the valve stem or pushrod inside a four-stroke engine. As the camshaft rotates, the tappet transmits that motion to open and close the intake and exhaust valves at precisely the right moment in the combustion cycle. When a tappet wears down or becomes pitted, valve timing drifts, the engine loses power and efficiency, and you may hear a distinctive ticking or tapping noise at idle. Left unaddressed, a failed tappet can cause accelerated camshaft wear and potential valve damage, turning a low-cost repair into a major engine rebuild.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000039301 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0039301 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Valve Tappet |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| 915mm/36in Walk-behind Trowel | CT36BDT | 5000008009 |
| 50mm/2in Centrifugal Trash Pum p | PT2B | 5000006722 |
| Gasoline Power Unit for Intern al Vibrator | B 3000 | 5000005829 |
| Gasoline Power Unit for Intern al Vibrator | B 5000 | 5000007522, 5000006307 |
| 915mm/36in Walk-behind Trowel | CT36BDT-E | 5000008010 |
| 75mm/3in Diaphragm Pump | PD3B | 5000006802 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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